Front-end Web Developer

Overview

We’re looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Front-End Developer to join our growing development team. This is an opportunity to help shape and build world-class websites for ambitious brands across industries like CPG, finance, retail, and healthcare.

In this role, you’ll focus on building beautiful, performant, and maintainable websites—primarily in Shopify, Shopify Plus, and WordPress. You’ll work closely with our UI designers, strategists, and fellow developers to bring designs to life with clean, scalable code.

You should be fluent in modern HTML, CSS, and JavaScript, and comfortable building custom themes, troubleshooting issues, and optimizing performance. Whether it’s launching a new ecommerce site or improving a client’s digital experience, you bring thoughtfulness, curiosity, and precision to every project.

Hybrid position. Reports to VP, Development.

About Anchour

Anchour is a fast-growing creative agency of 35+ talented people, focused on building unforgettable brands and digital experiences that help businesses create brighter, bolder futures.

Headquartered in Maine, we support SMBs and startups in various industries, including consumer goods, hospitality, financial services, healthcare, and professional services. Our work spans strategy, branding, website design, development, copywriting, and full-service marketing, delivering results that fuel real growth.

At Anchour, we believe that great work happens when people can be their most authentic selves. We’re committed to building an inclusive, dynamic environment where diverse perspectives, creativity, and collaboration thrive—because when people feel seen and supported, they do their best work.

What You’ll Do

As a Front-End Developer at Anchour, you’ll help craft visually striking, high-performing websites that drive results for ambitious brands. From full custom builds to continuous improvement work, you’ll turn strategy and design into responsive, accessible, and scalable front-end experiences.

You’ll collaborate closely with designers, strategists, and other developers to push quality and performance across every layer of the front end—primarily in Shopify and WordPress, with a focus on clean code, great UX, and long-term maintainability.

• Build modern, mobile-first websites using HTML, CSS, and JavaScript based on Figma designs, using Tailwind and React.
• Develop and customize Shopify themes using Liquid, metafields, and JSON templates
• Extend and maintain WordPress sites using Gutenberg and Advanced Custom Fields, including custom block development with React.
• Troubleshoot bugs, resolve theme/plugin issues, and ensure cross-browser consistency
• Optimize for performance, accessibility (WCAG 2.1 AA), and SEO readiness
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to scope enhancements, ship new features, and proactively improve site experience
• Participate in code reviews and contribute to shared standards, libraries, and workflow improvements
• Help evolve our front-end practices to stay efficient, modern, and scalable

What We’d Like To See

We’re looking for a developer with 3+ years of front-end experience—someone who’s confident in their skills, collaborative in their approach, and eager to ship great work with a tight-knit team. You don’t need to know everything, but you should bring strong fundamentals, curiosity, and a drive to keep improving.

• 3+ years of experience in front-end development
• Strong knowledge of HTML, CSS, and modern JavaScript (ES6+)
• Experience developing responsive, accessible websites that meet WCAG 2.1 AA standards
• Comfortable working in Git-based workflows (branching, merging, rebasing); CLI or GUI
• Solid understanding of Shopify theming and Liquid templating
• Experience building and extending WordPress themes using Gutenberg and Advanced Custom Fields
• Experience with TailwindCSS and component-based workflows
• Comfort using command-line tools to manage local dev environments and build tools
• A problem-solving mindset and a strong eye for UX details
• Experience with Shopify Plus (scripts, checkout customizations, metafields, etc.)
• Experience building or customizing WordPress plugins
• Familiarity with React, Vue, or Alpine.js and integrating them into site experiences
• Exposure to headless architectures a plus (e.g. Hydrogen, Headless WP)
• Experience with automated testing frameworks (unit, integration, acceptance)

What You’ll Get

• Competitive Salary.
• Work remotely. Live and work wherever you like.
• Retirement. Savings plan with a 4% company match.
• Premium Insurance. Premium health, dental, vision, and life insurance with generous coverage for our US-based team members.
• Optional HSA. An optional health savings account (HSA) for employees to set aside money on a pre-tax basis for medical expenses.
• Gear. We'll set you up with a MacBook Pro, keyboard, mouse, and laptop stand.
• Paid & Flexible Holidays. 12 paid holidays throughout the year, including three flexible holidays.
• Paid Time Off. Minimum three weeks of paid time off per year.
• Paid Leaves. Paid parental, medical, bereavement, and other types of leave.
• Flexible & Summer Fridays. Half-day Fridays throughout the summer, and a get-it-done-and-go mindset year-round.
• Lifelong Learners Fund. Cash for professional development (books, conferences, courses), and team bonding fun times.
• Baby Bonding Bucks. $500 bonus to cover diapers, meals, or other baby-related expenses for any employee welcoming a new child